However, the bulk of the squad that beat the Maori are preparing for the first Test against the All Blacks on Saturday, a game Gatland says he is “confident” fly-half Owen Farrell will be fit for.

“We are here to win a Test series and we have brought cover for the replacements’ bench so we can limit the number of players who need to double up, which is tough to do at this level of rugby,” added Gatland.

“Those involved on Tuesday will be playing not only for themselves in terms of further selection but also for the whole squad.”